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Vaira Name Meaning

Italian: from the feminine form of Vairo .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Taira, Vara, Vavra, Caira, Vairo, Bara, Vila, Mira, Vajda, Fair

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Where is the Vaira family from?

You can see how Vaira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaira family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Vaira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Vaira families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaira's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Vaira families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaira surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vaira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vaira. 30% of Vaira men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer Owner
    10%
  • Miner
    10%
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What Vaira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Vaira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaira census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 361 immigration records available for the last name Vaira. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 190 military records available for the last name Vaira. For the veterans among your Vaira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaira lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Vaira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vaira in 1957 was 59, and 92 in 2004.

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